Flower Child's Religion

Today I will focus on recent messages I have heard at the Church I attend, The Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, Macon, Georgia.

Sep 18, 2011 - Matthew 20: 1-16.  "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a master......."   The message focused on the fact that we should always put others first, and that Jesus absolved us all from our sins.  Admittedly life here has many challenges; but Heaven is perfect.

Oct 2, 2011 -   Philippians 3:  4-14.  "....Christ Jesus has made me his own."  "Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it...."   I learned that I am not alone, however I also heard that I must stand firm.  We were all encouraged to use God's Word in our lives.  Focus on God's plan and do not be distracted!!!!

Oct 9, 2011 -  Philippians 4:  4-13.  "Rejoice in the Lord always....."   The message that day gave us a seven point program:

1. Focus on Jesus
2. Go into the World and make disciples for Jesus
3. Be Happy, but project Jesus' Love
4. Always ask God for Help
5. Rely on God
6. Share God's Love
7. Then Smile

Saint Paul made this statement:  "I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content."

Oct 16, 2011 -  Ephesians 2: 8-9.  "For it is by Grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works....."  Sharing our Faith!!!   The questions were asked "Are you 100% sure you are going to Heaven?"  How would we answer?  or "If God asked us 'Why should I let you into Heaven?' how would you answer?" 

Our speaker also asked us if we would believe him, if he told us there was a Dinosaur on the Parking Lot.  This statement was made to simply remind us that we should not place our faith in the mere words of him; but to place our faith and belief on facts that are presented in God's Word.

We were reminded that only Jesus' death and resurrection makes us perfect.  Jesus did the impossible because he was God's Son.  We are to acknowledge that eternal life in Heaven is a gift, a free gift from God through his Son, our Savior.  We can receive this gift by placing our faith in God's Plan for us.  Just as Saint Paul shared his faith with the peoples of Ephesus, we are to share our faith also!!

Oct 23, 2011 - Matthew 22:  34-46.  The Pharisees challenged Jesus with this question:  "Which is the great commandment in the Law?"  Jesus replied, "You shall love the Lord your god with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.  This is the great and  first commandment.  And a second is like it:  You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

Yes,we are to obey God's Laws; but know that God's Good News gives us total forgiveness when we error.  When we commit sin/s.  Yes we must believe this fact and "Love" God!!

Oct 30, 2011 -  The message on this date was short, yet powerful.  We were told that "We Can Achieve Eternal Life in Heaven" by being faithful to God.  For God's greatest gift, Salvation and the abundance we enjoy in our daily lives we are to Thank "God for Our Blessings!!"